Digital Fundraiser Jobs in Belfast

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Community Fundraising Assistant to join our newly created Digital Community Fundraising team. You will join us on a permanent basis, working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits.

This is a remote role but there will be frequent travel required. The ideal candidate will be based in the South-East/London area, but we will consider applicants from other areas of England.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Our Digital Community Fundraising team sits within the wider Community and Events fundraising team which currently raises over £4 million to make life better for cats every year. Over the next 3 years we have ambitious plans to grow income and the number of supporters we reach. Making this role a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the success of the team.

Our Digital Community team are a critical element of our planned growth, through engagement with digital-first communities, they empower gamers, streamers and content-creators to raise funds and awareness, support people raising funds across our social platforms, manage digital stewardship journeys for our DIY fundraisers, and deliver integrated digital campaigns to support our National network of Adoption Centres and Branches to raise funds within their local communities.

Responsibilities of our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

As Digital Community Fundraising Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the agreed community fundraising products and campaigns from conception to delivery, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, to the agreed audience and within budget to the highest quality. Our product portfolio includes: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising and community appeals

What we’re looking for in our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

• Proven experience of digital fundraising in at least one of the following areas: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising, community appeals/campaigns
• Proven administration experience
• Experience in a customer care/supporter stewardship
• An understanding of the principles of data protection and experience of managing data via CRM or database

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits 
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 21st December 2023

Virtual interview date: w/c 8th January 2024 (subject to change)

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Community Fundraising Officer 

Reports to: Fundraising Manager  
Location:  Remote (UK based) with offices in London and Bristol 
Salary:    £34,200   
Length of contract:  Permanent, 0.6 FTE position. 22 hours per week 
Closing date:  11:30pm Sunday 7th January 2024 
Interviews: 17th & 18th January 2024 

Main Purpose of Post 

The Senior Community Fundraising Officer is responsible for overseeing all income via community fundraising and managing two Community Fundraising Officers. The post holder will be responsible for income from various sources including physical fundraising challenges, non-physical fundraising events, educational institutions, community groups, and celebration fundraising (e.g. birthdays and weddings). The post holder will also have oversight of our annual flagship fundraising event, the 1.7 challenge, and any other mass fundraising events. The purpose of this post is to feed into strategy, providing guidance and direction to ensure that Community Fundraising continues to grow as an area of income and that all fundraisers receive high-quality support and stewardship.

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities 

Line management  

• Line manage two Fundraising Officers (full-time) responsible for setting their workplans and managing workloads, answering queries and ensuring work is being completed effectively. 
• To hold appraisals and regular supervisions/one-to-ones with them, to nurture their growth and ensure their well-being in the workplace.  
   

Community Fundraising 

• To oversee all community fundraising at Women’s Aid, and to create and implement a community fundraising strategy in order to sustain growth in this area and develop stewardship journeys.
• Oversee the portfolio of Women’s Aid running events and assist with the organising where required, and occasionally attending events to support fundraisers. 
• Supervise the planning, delivery and analysis of the 1.7Challenge, Women’s Aid’s annual flagship fundraising event and any other mass fundraising events that are developed in the future. 
•  Overview the growth of community fundraising in areas such as fundraising with educational institutions, community groups and faith groups.
• To be responsible for the development and production of a range of fundraising materials ensuring that appropriate materials are available to recruit and support fundraisers to enable us to achieve stretched fundraising targets. 
• Oversee all online platforms for community fundraising, including our digital fundraising presence. 
• To troubleshoot queries regarding community fundraisers ensuring that Women’s Aid’s reputation is maintained at all times. 
• Oversee conversion programme for community fundraisers to implement upselling of events. 
• Work with the Senior Fundraising Officer – Individual Giving and Legacy to convert fundraisers to donors, regular givers and legators. 
• Work with the Senior Corporate Fundraising Officer strategically to cross-sell our offerings as one cohesive fundraising team – i.e. developing processes for corporate partners to take part in challenge events.

Wider fundraising responsibilities 

• Work with the Senior Fundraising Officer – Individual & Legacy Giving to develop and launch Women’s Aid merchandise. 

• To manage budget recommendations around community fundraising. 

• Keep up to date with trends and good practice and identify new fundraising opportunities. 

• To take responsibility for ensuring that all records are maintained on the Women’s Aid CRM.

• Input into the planning of wider fundraising strategies. 

Information Management, monitoring and evaluation 

• Establish appropriate means of evaluation for all stewardship programmes. 

• Use the fundraising database to analyse project success rates to support the fundraising team strategy and feed into the fundraising team’s KPIs. 

• Cross-departmental work to ensure accurate and in-depth knowledge of projects and services to ensure compelling and appropriate asks to supporters. 

• Take responsibility for ensuring that full records of all contacts are maintained on the database. 

• Use the database to develop processes for tailored stewardship journeys. 

Financial  

• To manage the budget for community fundraising, making recommendations to the Fundraising Manager and reforecasting on a quarterly basis. 

• To contribute to the teams KPI’s and update all appropriate reports/documentation. 

Contact and liaison 

• Develop and manage relationships with fundraisers, encouraging them to become long term supporters of Women’s Aid. 

• Work closely with key internal stakeholders both to understand and be able to package up their work into clear compelling asks for all stewardship documents.

• To manage the relationship with external suppliers such as Third Party Race organisers ensuring that invoices are paid on time and places secured.

• To work pro-actively cross-organisationally to integrate communications and outreach opportunities into lead generation, supporter development and profile building for our fundraising.

Person Specification 

 EXPERIENCE Essential: 

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a fundraising role and directly supporting fundraisers. 

• Experience of managing a portfolio of fundraising events for community fundraising. 

• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with individual fundraisers or supporters. 

• Experience of working within a team and individually to achieve success; meeting or exceeding your financial targets. 

• Demonstrable experience of initiating cross-team working to achieve financial goals.

• Experience of using a CRM database, such as Raiser’s Edge, Access Charity CRM, or Sales Force, to target and segment supporters. 

• Experience of line management. 

Desirable: 

• Experience of developing fundraising strategies for working with educational institutions, community fundraisers and faith groups.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential: 

• Excellent computer skills and experience using a wide range of computer packages, including Microsoft packages. 

• Creative thinking and problem solving. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing.

• Ability to carry out thorough research to keep-up-to date with new fundraising opportunities.

• Demonstrable initiative and determination. 

• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload. 

Desirable: 

• Experience of maintaining and reporting against budgets and feeding into the teams KPI’s. 

KNOWLEDGE Essential: 

• Knowledge and understanding of Feminism. 

• Understanding of domestic abuse and the issues relating including the impacts on women and children. 

• Understanding of the role of Women’s Aid.  
   

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential: 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid; 

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities; 

• Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours as required. 

 
Benefits 

• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 30 with long service, plus 8 bank holidays. 

• Extra Leave Days: Celebrate International Women’s Day and the Tuesday after the August bank holiday. 

• Valuable Pension Benefits: Join Women’s Aid pension scheme with a 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: remote working, family-friendly policies and paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption. 

• Wellness and Support: Cycle to Work Scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, and 24-hour counselling helpline. 

• Mental Health and Well-being: 'Reflective Practice' sessions, team catch-ups, access to 'Headspace' for mindfulness, and Employee Assistance Program with counselling and advice services 

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment 

Terms of appointment: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months. 
All posts are subject to a DBS check, two suitable references and right to work checks. 
Salary:  £34,200 pro rata + benefits. Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.  
Working hours:  The standard working hours for this post are 22 hours per week, based in London/Bristol/Remote UK based; benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.  All posts, including remote posts must be based in the UK. 
Support and supervision:  Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan. 
Pension:  Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.  
Annual Leave:  Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. Plus, three days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and new year to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees 
Other leave:  Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances. 
Period of notice: 1 month after your probationary period has been completed. 
Union:  You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.  
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list (available on the UK Government website). Most commonly this is a British Passport. 
Additional information is available on request. 

Location: Home Based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £29,857 (FTE)

Closing date: 2nd January 2024
Interview date: 8th January 2024

Do you want to join our commitment to ensure no family faces cancer alone?

We are looking for a standout relationship manager to join our fantastic team of fundraisers who work tirelessly to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

A great personality and team ethic are really important in this role as you will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Supporter Experience’ team, and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals to groups and local corporates.

We are not your average employer, nor are we looking for an average candidate in a 9-5 role. What we offer is the flexibility and adaptivity to ensure that your personal work/life balance is taken care of. Whether it is finishing early for an appointment, picking up from school or further education, we can help to make it work for you. Many of the team work condensed or flexible hours to suit their individual circumstance so we would love to discuss your needs more at interview.

Experience within a similar role, or within the charity sector, would be great but we know that a lot of the most important skills in this role are easily transferable from another sector. We want the right person, and we will invest in training the right candidate. The skills we are looking for in this role are:

- Strong prioritisation skills
- Great communicator
- Self-Motivated
- Emotionally intelligent
- Master at storytelling
- Epic at relationship building.
- Self-Aware
- Great at spotting opportunities
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Compassion
- Bravery
- Integrity
- Team player

The must haves:

- A full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
- A sufficient Broadband connection if home based.
- Live in the East or West Midlands of England. Candidates who live outside of the local authority should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you think this sounds like you then please have a read of the attached job specification. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, then we welcome these informal chats.

Diversity declaration

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.

We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.

What we offer

Every quarter we offer a wellbeing and development day where no meetings are held. It’s a day for everyone to spend time on whatever supports their own personal wellbeing and professional development – whether that’s catching up with training, life admin, exercise or reading. There is no prescription to these days as we know everyone is unique.

You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Account Management, Supporter Engagement, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector etc.

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European Union Fundraising Manager

These are exciting times for the charity and we have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional Fundraising Manager with outstanding interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to join the busy Individual Giving Team, in this remote working role

Position: 1543 European Union Fundraising Manager

Location: Remote (We are happy to accept applications from those based in The United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland or those with access to the offices in Europe. The working pattern for this role will combine onsite and home working under our guiding principles for such roles, with onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1 day per month)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £40,429 (if based in the UK) Remuneration currency and benefits will be as appropriate for the country of residence of the post-holder.

Contract: 2-year fixed term contract starting as soon as possible

Closing Date: Sunday 14th January 2024

Interviews: Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of Monday 29th January 2024.

The Role

As European Union Fundraising Manager, you will provide leadership to the European team members, initially integrating existing fundraising activity from the Italy, Spain, Cyprus and Ireland subsidiaries into the wider team. You will establish a roadmap and campaign delivery for the activity strategically selected for growth, establishing a best practice approach for taking GB campaigns and overlaying them to an EU audience. You will also be the daily contact for the Netherlands direct marketing.

Responsibilities will include:

· Delivering, evaluating, and improving acquisition activity and integrated donor journeys on channels such as online, post and social for EU donors.

· Assisting with the delivery of a content strategy for Ireland in collaboration with the Digital Team.

· Integrating the work of the in-country teams into the Individual Giving Team, taking existing successful acquisition and supporter development campaigns and tailoring them for an EU audience.

· Proactively identifying and delivering new fundraising and income growth opportunities, whilst being agile to changing market conditions and trends.

· Leading a test and learn strategy for supporter journeys and segmentations based on audience insights.

· Leading, training, coaching, and mentoring the European Union Fundraising Team, upskilling their knowledge and experience within key areas of delivery.

· Working closely and in partnership with the Sanctuary’s external agencies and suppliers to maximise opportunities for product development, innovation, integrated working, and cost-effectiveness.

Based at the Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Ireland, or at one of the European offices, this is a full-time, 2-year fixed term contract starting as soon as possible, working 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday.

We are happy to accept applications from those based in The United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland or those with access to our offices in Europe. The working pattern for this role will combine onsite and home working under the guiding principles for such roles, with onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1 day per month.

About You

As Fundraising Manager you will have experience managing, growing, and delivering multi-channel and multi-product acquisition and acquisition development programme along with significant fundraising experience covering several of the following areas: raffles, lottery, sponsorship, regular giving, reactivation, consent management, gift aid and cash giving (appeals), DRTV (Direct Response TV), digital, telephone and onsite fundraising, DM marketing, sponsorship programmes.

You will also have:

· Experience of delivering complex donor-centric supporter journeys and campaign performance management.

· A successful track record of leading, motivating, and inspiring marketing teams.

· Advanced and contemporary digital or direct marketing knowledge.

· Experience of managing and reforecasting budgets, and of conducting effective direct marketing analysis to support and enhance the performance of channels, products, and specific appeals.

· Able to multi-task and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working with several conflicting demands and timescales.

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraiser, Fundraising Marketing, Fundraising Communications.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We’re looking for a new Country Director to provide leadership and direction to the MS Society Northern Ireland.

Director for Northern Ireland
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Office-based in Belfast, BT7 with flexibility to work remotely.  
Salary: £61,404 per annum plus excellent benefits  

About us 

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.  

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.  

About this job 

You’ll be responsible for taking forward our corporate and functional strategies in Northern Ireland. As a senior leader in the organisation, you’ll be contributing to the leadership, planning and policy formulation of the MS Society across the UK.

You’ll also act as the principal spokesperson for the MS Society in Northern Ireland and the main advisor to the MS Society Northern Ireland National Council.

You’ll play an important role in developing our strategic approach to supporting people affected by MS. Helping us to ensure that our priorities align with the needs and aspirations of the MS community.

We’re looking for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate that they understand the challenges that people with MS face.

You’ll be enthusiastic and passionate about the work we do and you’ll be focused on delivering positive outcomes for the MS community in Northern Ireland and UK wide.

We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society.

Working with external pay and reward consultants, we’re taking active steps this year to review our employees’ pay and benefits package. Ensuring we’re aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 4th January 2024

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More about our employee benefits: 

We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
• In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
• To support fertility treatments
• For antenatal appointments for both parents
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme 
• Health cash plans to help offset the cost of health care for you and your family 

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK

You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.